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The Red Light – Green Light System – A Simple Tool to Assess and Individualize Group Training
February 9, 2020by Detric Smith, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article introduces a potential solution for programming in the large group fitness setting with a wide variety of fitness levels.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
A Narrative Review of Limb Dominance: Task Specificity and the Importance of Fitness Testing
July 14, 2021by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic discusses unilateral limb dominance and how to evaluate it.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Assessment Batteries—Practical Decision Making for Firefighter Fitness Batteries
April 24, 2018by John R. Bennett, MS, CSCS,*D
In addition to standard health, fitness, or sport assessment guidelines, several guidelines exist for the fire service. Since each agency is different in its preferences, capabilities, and philosophies, applying a standard recommendation may not be possible. This article introduces basic decision-making considerations for fire service assessment batteries.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety
Considerations for Starting a Mobile Personal Training Business
November 14, 2022by Michael Van Buskirk, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to discuss many of the topics that need to be considered before deciding to start a mobile personal training business.
Personal trainers Program design Professional Development
Assessments and Measures—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training
April 8, 2018by Carmine R. Grieco, PhD, CSCS
While a basic fitness assessment will always be a part of a comprehensive client assessment, there is an array of more sophisticated tests and measures that are available to the personal trainer today.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation
The Components that Make a Trainer Successful
April 6, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
High standards improve the quality of professionals working within the fitness industry. This article provides steps that may help to increase income for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Professional Development
A Simple System for Managing Quality in Small and Medium Fitness Centers
April 17, 2026by Xiao Ren, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, and Yu Yang, CSCS
This PTQ article discusses a Mini Quality System (MQS), an ISO 9001-inspired framework designed to help small and growing fitness centers establish better operational control. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness management.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Legal Issues Professional Development
Comparing Metabolic Rate Measurement Methods
May 18, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
Although accelerometers, pedometers, heart rate monitors, and questionnaires are not as accurate as direct and indirect calorimetry in determining metabolic rate, these less expensive tools can be used to create exercise plans, particularly those focused on health promotion and fitness.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment
On-Duty Strength and Conditioning Programming Considerations for Police Officers
October 25, 2024by Brandon Holder, CSCS, RSCC and Merrick Lincoln, DPT, PT, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to review the physiological determinants of police work, provide the strength and conditioning professional with an overview of comm on constraints associated with training police officers, discuss the role of autoregulated training, and provide programming recommendations for training police officers around their patrol shifts.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development
Developing an Educational Culture
April 9, 2018by David S. Otey, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches around the world are the frontline and display of any fitness facility. Common issues, such as sales techniques and member interaction/experience, can be qualities that are developed over time through employee education.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
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